The Town FilesErwinville, Louisiana
Community in West Baton Rouge Parish · population 2,275 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $189,500
- Household income
- $52,120
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 28.7
Erwinville is a community of 2,275 people in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $189,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 88% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 77% of Louisiana towns.
How Erwinville ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Erwinville is worth $189,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $52,120, which is more affordable than 28% of Louisiana towns. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Erwinville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $52,120 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Erwinville
| People | Erwinville | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 33.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 53.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 50.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Erwinville
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 39.6°F. About 64.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Erwinville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 29, 1972 about 0.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 26 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 13, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 14, 2008.
Severe weather in West Baton Rouge Parish since 1996
West Baton Rouge Parish has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in West Baton Rouge Parish
West Baton Rouge Parish had 13,248 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,548 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Erwinville itself the ACS puts it at 33.6%.
Public schools in Erwinville
1 public school with 499 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rougon Elementary School | PK-8 | 499 | 14.7 |
Towns near Erwinville
- Rosedale, LA8.0 mi · 664 people · home $123,000
- Maringouin, LA8.5 mi · 891 people · home —
- Grosse Tete, LA9.2 mi · 548 people · home $160,900
- Livonia, LA9.7 mi · 1,212 people · home $211,200
- Ventress, LA9.9 mi · 800 people · home $302,200
- New Roads, LA11.4 mi · 4,549 people · home $168,200
- Port Allen, LA12.7 mi · 4,939 people · home $181,300
- Brusly, LA13.0 mi · 2,578 people · home $253,900
Erwinville questions
Is Erwinville, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Erwinville scores better for retirees than 27% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 77%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.7).
How much does a house cost in Erwinville?
The median owner-occupied home in Erwinville is valued at $189,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,120, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Erwinville?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 39.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 64.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Erwinville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Erwinville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 29, 1972. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)